Custodian 3 - Vermont State University

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BASIC FUNCTION
Clean and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance of campus
buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative
offices. Serve as a team leader for a small crew of
custodial/housekeeping staff, and/or coordinate/carry out a specialized
custodial/maintenance function. Function as a Lead in the absence of the
supervisor. Responsible for overseeing the departments role in the
conference/event activities.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the cleaning and general upkeep of assigned college
buildings such as residence halls, offices, classrooms, meeting
rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms etc. Duties include cleaning floors
and stairwells by vacuuming, sweeping, dust moping, washing,
striping, waxing and buffing etc. Wash and clean items such as
windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans, furniture, appliances etc.
Dust furniture, fixtures, woodwork, blinds, drapes etc. Clean,
maintain and stock bathrooms including changing and cleaning shower
curtains. Water plants, hang pictures and perform other task related
to the general appearance and upkeep of the building or area.
- Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating and
ventilating systems. Examples include the cleaning and minor
repairing of air vents and drains, plunging toilets, replacing light
bulbs, etc.
- Empty trash/recycle receptacles, move trash and recyclables, pick
up, distribute and store supplies, pick up litter in and around
buildings, remove snow and salt around building entrances.
- Move furniture, appliances and other items such as tables, chairs,
desk, beds, mattresses, dressers, stoves, refrigerators, and other
items. May need to arrange items in residence halls, classrooms,
offices, meeting rooms etc.
- Serve as a team leader and resource for a small crew of
custodial/housekeeping staff. In the absence of the
Custodian/Housekeeper Supervisor, serve as the Lead for department.
Train new employees; issue daily work assignments; monitor work in
progress and check completed work; assist staff with problems or
unusual situations; handle minor personnel problems; report
significant personnel problems to Custodial/Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Coordinate and carry out a specialized custodial/maintenance
function, such as refinishing floors and shampooing carpets, minor
painting, as capable repair and maintain equipment such as vacuums
and other equipment. Perform special swimming pool related
maintenance tasks including vacuuming, cleaning pool and related
areas, chemical regulation, backwashing and the like. Keep athletic
areas and locker rooms clean. Do gym/sport equipment set-up and
take-down.
- Contribute to a clean and safe work environment by using appropriate
cleaning/safety procedures, equipment and supplies. Exposure to
cleaning/workplace chemicals, body fluids and other workplace
hazards. Perform regular quality control inspections, preventive
maintenance, report facility problems and deficiencies.
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- Conference/Event duties include extensive contact with Conference
Coordinator, daily depending on the level of activity. Audio visual
equipment set-up and troubleshooting as needed. Make sure plans for
activities are followed. Oversee Custodian/housekeeping staff as
needed and make sure that the clean and set-up functions are carries
out and done according to schedule and instructions. Keep supervisor
informed of problems and request assistance as needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.